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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a teenager for having sex with a juvenile. Karl Richardson Jr. (18, B/M) of Thibodaux was charged with Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile after admitting to the crime.

At around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, deputies responded to Carol Street in Thibodaux after a woman discovered an unknown male subject hiding under her daughter’s bed. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the male subject, identified as Karl Richardson Jr.

Juvenile detectives also responded to the scene and, through investigation, learned Richardson had allegedly engaged in sexual relations with the juvenile female. During questioning, Richardson admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with the juvenile and said it was consensual.

Following the investigation, Richardson was placed under arrest for Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked accordingly. He was subsequently released Wednesday afternoon after posting $2,000 bond as had been set by Judge Steven M. Miller.